Abstract
Following portocaval anastomosis a high lethality (87%) can be observed in a standardized micronodular liver cirrhosis model. By a special preoperative regimen this lethality can be reduced to 10%.
Publication types
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English Abstract
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Liver Cirrhosis, Experimental / surgery*
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Male
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Portacaval Shunt, Surgical / methods*
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Postoperative Complications / mortality
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Postoperative Complications / prevention & control*
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Preoperative Care / methods*
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Rats
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Rats, Inbred Strains